(MADISON, JAMES.) [Chastellux, Francois Jean; Marquis de.] De la Félicité Publique.

FROM JAMES MADISON'S LIBRARY (MADISON, JAMES.) [Chastellux, Francois Jean; Marquis de.] De la Félicité Publique. 2 volumes in one. 8vo, 19th century 1/2 calf, covers detached, lacks the backstrip; dampstaining; early owner's signature on the half-title (Charles Moran). Amsterdam: Marc-Michel Rey, 1772

first edition. james madison's copy, signed by him on each title page. A significant socio-economic work at the time which provided an historical survey of the various nations that had proven to be the most successful. Among the work's conclusions are the importance of an agrarian-based society and that the principal role of government should be to ensure the people's happiness -- both ideals that would guide the Founding Fathers in creating the United States.
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